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AV56 OEO

2006 Citroen C4

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,880 mi
Last recorded119,880 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 119,880 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner sill areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills/chassis areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 119,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner sill areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency 16%.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills/chassis areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 115,563 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Condensation inside head lamp.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. Tyre worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. uneven wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency 18%.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inners/chassis areas. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 114,980 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front ABS sensor wire damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, uneven wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 114,980 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Coil spring fouling tyre. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front ABS sensor wire damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, uneven wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 114,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 108,846 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, edge wear. 205/50/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 108,730 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, edge wear. 205/50/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 105,004 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside rear heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inners look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inners look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front lagging slightly in operation

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cuts and damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 104,995 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside rear heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inners look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inners look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front lagging slightly in operation

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cuts and damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,701 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside front tyre has major repair on outer sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,947 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,615 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 85,874 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 82,208 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,977 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 62,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,522 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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AV56 OEO is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 63,929 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV56 OEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV56 OEO is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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